Politics Nov 21 GOP’s lackluster fundraising leading up to the 2022 election spurs infighting By Brian Slodysko, Aaron Kessler, Associated Press
Nation Nov 16 Watch 5:12 News Wrap: G20 leaders say Russia’s war in Ukraine is harming global economy In our news wrap Wednesday, the G20 summit ended with President Biden and other leaders condemning the war in Ukraine and blaming the conflict for worsening the global economy, Senate Republicans reelected Mitch McConnell as their leader over Florida Sen.
Politics Nov 16 Mitch McConnell reelected as Senate GOP leader, Rick Scott’s bid rejected Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been reelected as Republican leader, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida. Scott was the Senate GOP campaign chief, and he has been criticized over his party's midterm election failures. By Lisa Mascaro, Brian Slodysko, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Nov 14 WATCH: Senate returns for first time since the 2022 midterm elections Congress returned to an extremely volatile post-election landscape, with control of the House still undecided, party leadership in flux and a potentially consequential lame-duck session with legislation on gay marriage, Ukraine and government funding. By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
Politics Jun 14 McConnell announces support for Senate bipartisan gun legislation The Kentucky Republican's endorsement Tuesday boosted momentum for modest but notable election-year action by Congress on an issue that's deadlocked lawmakers for three decades. By Alan Fram, Associated Press
May 15 McConnell backs Finland, Sweden NATO memberships during stop in Europe By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press McConnell is a staunch supporter of the Western military alliance, and the visit by the Republicans who made a surprise stop over the weekend to Ukraine's capital delivers a show of American support for the region as Ukraine battles the… Continue reading
May 14 McConnell leads GOP Senate delegation in secret meeting with Zelenskyy in Ukraine By Associated Press A video posted on Zelenskyy’s Telegram account showed McConnell, R-Ky., and Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Barrasso of Wyoming and John Cornyn of Texas greeting him in the capital. Continue reading
May 14 Russian forces withdraw from Kharkiv region following weeks of bombardments By Oleksandr Stashevskyi, David Keyton, Associated Press Ukraine’s general staff said the Russians were pulling back from the northeastern city of Kharkiv and focusing on guarding supply routes, while launching mortar, artillery and airstrikes in the eastern Donetsk province in order to “deplete Ukrainian forces and destroy… Continue reading
May 03 Watch 9:03 ‘This Will Not Pass’ shines light on 2020 election, GOP tensions and Biden’s first year By Cybele Mayes-Osterman Even before it was published Tuesday, the new book “This Will Not Pass" has been making waves in Washington with its revelations about the fallout from the Jan. 6 insurrection, lingering tensions within the Republican Party and the first year… Continue watching
Apr 26 Watch 4:27 News Wrap: Big tech stocks plummet amid Wall Street sell-off In our news wrap Tuesday, a sell-off hit Wall Street as big tech stocks fell sharply amid anticipation of higher interest rates, Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 and will self-isolate and continue working, China intensified its effort… Continue watching